Octant Energy Announces Departure

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Jan 11, 2013) - Octant Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE:OEL) reports the departure of Mr. William Evaroa as Chief Financial Officer of Octant Energy Corp. and all its subsidiaries. Chris McLean will assume the role of interim Chief Financial Officer as the company commences a search for permanent candidate.

The management and board of Octant would like to thank Mr. Evaroa for his service and the contributions he has made to the company.

About Octant:

Octant Energy is a Canadian independent oil exploration company focused on international exploration and development assets.